Teenager arrested after incident in Selby

A teenager has been arrested after an incident involving a bladed article in Selby.

Author: Karen LiuPublished 28th Dec 2020
Last updated 28th Dec 2020

A teenager has been arrested after an incident involving a bladed article in Selby.

It happened yesterday (Sunday 27th December) on Darcy Road shortly after 11am.

Police say two victims, both men aged in their thirties from Selby, were found with injuries believed to be caused by a bladed article.

Officers conducted a search operation, which included assistance from the National Police Air Service, and a 19-year-old man was arrested at around 2.10pm in Far Moss on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent.

One of the victims got minor injuries and the other was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with what were thought to be serious injuries; however police say he has since been discharged.

The arrested man, who is local to Selby, remains in police custody.

Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Dial 101, press 1 and pass information onto the Force Control Room, quoting reference number 12200245718.

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